Splenogonadal fusion with limb defects and micrognathia - CISMeF
Splenogonadal fusion with limb defects and micrognathiaOMIM Phenotype
Preferred Label : Splenogonadal fusion with limb defects and micrognathia;
Type : Other, mainly phenotypes with suspected mendelian basis;
Alternative titles and symbols : Splenogonadal fusion limb defect syndrome; Sgfld syndrome;
Description : Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital anomaly of abnormal fusion between
the spleen and the gonad or the remnants of the mesonephros. In 'continuous SGF,'
there is a cord-like connection between the 2 organs, whereas in 'discontinuous SGF,'
there is fusion of accessory splenic tissue and the gonad without a distinct structural
connection to the spleen itself. Forty-eight percent of individuals with continuous
SGF have additional malformations, compared to 9% of those with discontinuous SGF
(McPherson et al., 2003).;